Recipe: Fat-Free Chocolate Squares (brownies)

Fat-Free Chocolate Squares (brownies)

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat an 8x8x2-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside.

In medium bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar, non-fat dry milk powder, egg white, applesauce and vanilla with a spoon until well combined. Stir wet mixture into dry mixture, mixing just until combined.

Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 22-23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool on wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Servings: 16
Nutrition Analysis. One serving provides 82 calories, 2 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 31 mg calcium, 65 mg potassium and 121 mg sodium.

Source: Kansas Wheat Commission